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York[16] is a city in the Susquehanna Valley region of southern Pennsylvania. It is billed as the "factory tour capital of the world" for its numerous factory tours. It was a major city in US revolutionary history as well and hosted the Continental Congress for a time. It is often viewed by locals as the first capital of the United States, but it is unsure if this is actually true because it was never officially named the capital and was viewed as the capital only because the Articles of Confederation were adopted in the York County Courthouse.

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Get in

By plane

York has no local international airport, but nearby Harrisburg has the Harrisburg International Airport[17]. For more dirct flights, people can fly into BWI airport in Baltimore, or possibly to Philadelphia. The York Airport is seven miles past the city on US 30 and is a general aviation airport with no scheduled flights.

By train

By car

Using a car is the easiest way to arrive in York. The following highways connect the city with others in the region:

I-83 south Harrisburg and I-83 north Baltimore

US-30 west Lancaster & Philadelphia and US-30 east Gettysburg

By bus

Greyhound[20] operates a station in York with connections to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and beyond.

Get around

Walking is the easiest way to explore the downtown area, as everything is close enough together. Municipal parking garages are available with very reasonable rates ($0.75/hr). Rabbit Transit is also an option when getting around the city but can be fairly expensive if used multiple times for short distances. All day passes are available though for those that want to use the bus to get around. Go to [21] for more information.

Harley Davidson Factory Tour, 1425 Eden Road (Factory is visible on left side of Rt 30 when travelling Eastbound), ☎1-877-883-1450, [1]. Come see where America's favorite motorcycles are made. Tours are free and last about one hour (Monday-Friday; 9AM-2PM). Please dress appropriately for factory tours. Reservations requested for group of 10 or more.

Snyder's of Hanover Factory Tour, 1350 York Street (From US route 30, turn left onto Carlisle Street (route 94), left onto Frederick Street (route 194) at center square of Hanover, right onto York Street (route 116), plant is on the left), ☎1-800-233-7125 Ext. 8592, [3]. T-R 10AM, 11AM, and 1PM. Take a 1 hour tour of the Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Company Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance of tour.Free.

Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, 50 North George Street (Exit 15 off Interstate 83 towards George Street), ☎717-846-1111, [4]. Hours vary. Go see performances from local and national stars on stage. Ticket prices are fair since this is a non-profit organization.Price varies.

York Barbell Factory Tour, 3300 Board Rd. One of the largest producers of weight lifting and exercise equipment, it produces some of the equipment used by Olympic athletes, and can be found all across the world.

Do

York Revolution, 50 Washington St., [23]. An independent minor league baseball team that plays in the Atlantic League. They play at Sovereign Bank Stadium in downtown York. Season lasts from May to September.

York Expo Center (York Fair Grounds), 334 Carlisle Avenue (Exit 21B off Interstate 83 onto US route 30 west, exit at Carlisle Avenue (route 74), left at light, stay in left lane for approx. 1 mile, destination on the right), ☎717-848-2596, [5]. The York Expo Center hosts many events throughout the year including the York Fair in September which is currently America's longest running public fair.

Historic Downtown York: Take a tour through downtown York to see the city's historic roots.

York Barbell Weight Lifting Hall of Fame, 3300 Board Rd. Take a tour of the worlds largest weight lifting producer, also visit the weight lifting hall of fame

Heritage Hills Hotel and Golf Resort, 2700 Mount Rose Avenue, ☎1-877-Stay-Play. Fun for the entire family, Eat at the Pub, or for more finder dining Iron Woods. A golf course voted one of Pennsylvania's best and in the winter time a snow tubing experience that cant be forgotten at Avalanche Express. There is also a miniature golf course and summer kids camps. Heritage Hills even has a spa and hair stylist.

West Manchester Mall, 1800 Loucks Road, ☎717-764-5942. A great mall with tons of shops and restaurants, also the Regal Cinemas movie theater is there.

Frank Theater. This new theater just recently built has everything a theater needs to have to offer. It has HD screens and extremely comfortable chairs.

York City Ice Arena, 941 Vander Ave. The coolest fun around York. It has ice skating classes, free skates, a concession stand, and there is an ice rink to watch local and high school games.

Couselor Park. Couselor Park is a fun time for everyone, with a running track, six basketball courts, a pond for fishing and skating in the winter, three playgrounds, six baseball fields, and multiple soccer fields.

Springetsberry Park. A park on the east end of town, amazing fun for everyone. It has a long jogging track, a huge playground, multiple soccer and baseball fields. Basketball courts, and an outdoor hockey rink. It even has a summer festival called Saturday in Park with tons of food trucks and a brilliant Fire Work Show.

Out Door Country Club (ODCC), 1157 Detwiler Drive, ☎717- 764-1188. Established 1892 it is one of York's Premiere Golf Courses. It also has one of the best restaurants in all of York. It also has a driving range, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a pub for after a long day of golf.

Colony Park Lanes North and East. Two great bowling alleys with fun for everyone. It has the lanes available for rent and league play. A bar for those of age, a concession stand, and an arcade.

Buy

Stauffer's Cookie Outlet, Belmont and Sixth Avenue, ☎888-480-1988, [6]. Stauffer's cookie's are sold from an outlet store in downtown York.

West Manchester Mall, 1800 Loucks Road (headed west away from York city-turn right at the Olive Garden, then left at the next light), ☎717-764-5942, [7]. M-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 12PM-5PM. Go shopping, have dinner, and catch a newly released movie all in the same location.

York Galleria, One York Galleria. A great two story mall with a food court, sears, Bon Ton and JCPenny. Great fun for everyone. It has something for everyone and even has an arcade.

Rutters Farm Store. Rutters is a staple in York and all over south central PA. You can get everything from a dozen eggs to some MTO sandwiches. They are all over York for your convenience and some are even equipped with gas stations and car washes making it all more the convenient.

Round The Clock Diner, 222 Aresenal Road. Round the Clock Diner, open literally around the clock. A typical diner with a long menu and many choices. The food is delicious and cheap your guaranteed to leave with a smile. A great place for Saturday and Sunday morning Breakfast!

Alexanders Diner, 840 Carlisle Street. An extremely cheap family diner with excellent food. Great for breakfast for anyone and can eat a very filling breakfast for under four dollars.

A Won Buffet, 907 Loucks Road. A Tasty and cheap Chinese buffet. Lunch special can eat for under six dollars, it has a great selection of both traditional Chinese cuisine mixed in with some American dining (for those feeling less adventurous).

Drink

Club XS. Fantastic upscale night club with live DJ dance music, 3 bars.

Cobblestones, 205 S. George Street, ☎717-848-3866. A restaurant and sports emporium, with 67 beers on tap. The perfect place to watch the big game or to simply go and relax with friends. 6 Pro sized pool tables, a balcony for private viewing, NTN trivia, and over 40 TV's including 4 large HD projection screens

Sleep

Four Points by Sheraton, 1650 Toronita Street (Exit 21A off Interstate 83, left onto Toronita Street, quick left into hotel), ☎717-846-4940, [9]. All guests are welcome to use the large indoor pool, resturant & bar, the high-speed internet in all of the redesigned guest rooms, cable TV, and all rooms are non-smoking. Great rates are available for great customoer service and rooms.

The Yorktowne Hotel, 48 East Market Street (Exit 15 off Interstate 83 towards South George Street, turn right onto East Market Street), ☎717-848-1111, [13]. Free Wi-Fi, valet parking, washer and dryer, and two on site restaurants (including one that is rated four diamonds by AAA) are all located at the three star Yorktowne Hotel.

Wingate by Wyndham, Arsenal Road And North George Street (Exit 15 off Interstate 83 towards George Street, cross over US route 30 and hotel will be on the right), ☎717-848-2100, [14]. All guests can enjoy a free hot continental breakfast, free high-speed wired and wireless internet, and the indoor heated pool.

Heritage Hills, 2700 Mount Rose Ave. One of the nicest hotels in York, with many other amenities offered. Never a dull day in Heritage Hills, it has the Serenity Spa, a golf course voted one of the best in PA, miniature golf, a driving range, avalanche express snow tubing in the winter time, and it has two restaurants.

Day Six Motels. Cheap stays with comfortable accommodations, great if your just passing through or if you don't want to spend a lot of money. Right up the hill from the Four Points by Sheratan.

Gifford Pinchot State Park[26] is a fifteen minute drive north of York along I-83 and offers camping, canoe/kayak rentals, a small beach, and other outdoor fun. It has camp ground available for rent and is right off of lake Redman and is open for family fun in the sun. Nature walks is also a huge attraction, and adventuring through the trails Pinchot has to offer is an exciting day for any thrill seeker.

Washington D.C. Just a short hour and a half drive away, experience the best the capitol of our country has to offer.
Baltimore, MarylandJust about an hour away go see an orioles or ravens game, or spend the day in the exciting inner harbor. Or just go for a relaxing dinner in Little Italy or Greektown.

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